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which way does air filter go
Hey Han, I've got an air filter for my home HVAC system and I'm not quite sure which way to install it. Can you help?
Hey, I'd be happy to! I'm not an HVAC expert but I have handled this during our band practice room maintenance. Usually, air filters have an arrow on the side indicating the correct direction. This arrow should always point towards the furnace or air handler. So it should be facing Downstream.
Downstream? What does that mean?
It's kinda like the flow of a river. The air should flow in the same direction as the arrow, so 'downstream' would be the direction the air flows after it passes through the filter. Basically, the arrow should point towards where the air is going.
Got it. And why is it so important to install the filter with the arrow pointing in the right direction?
A great question! If installed backwards, the filter might not work properly. It could even damage your HVAC system since the filter is designed to trap particles in a specific way. So, getting the direction right is crucial for its functionality.
Alright, that makes sense. Thanks for the help, Han!
You're welcome! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions. Now, get ready to breathe cleaner air!
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